What if Love is traded on Aug. 23 or 24 to Cleveland (as expected), that is a week before the World Cup tips off in Spain. Could Love be added to the roster?

Could? Yes. Likely? Not at all. That’s what USA Basketball president Jerry Colangelo said in a media conference call on Tuesday.

“We have to be realistic about the situation…” Colangelo said. “For him to join up with us at that point in time would be tough, not just but for him but for our team. Plus you need to look at the fairness factor… Chances are it won’t happen”

No, that does not completely close the door. It’s ajar. But don’t bet on it opening any farther.

Money is the main reason Love will not get added to the team. It’s always about the money. Once Love gets traded he still plans to opt-out next summer and become a free agent, signing a max deal with Cleveland (or, if things go sideways fast, somewhere else). Get injured and his value plummets. The odds are long, but the Paul George situation is a reminder that injuries do happen. Love just can’t risk it.

Then we can get into whether it’s fair for a guy who didn’t go to camp to just jump back in and the rest of it. But we all know money is the deciding factor here. Why do you think the NBA owners are complaining about players in international events? Because they aren’t getting a piece of that pie.

Exactly spur, Plus guys like cuban aren’t worried so much about injury, he wants to start his own world cup so he can make money off the players in the off season. People seem to forget that the players get paid for the season and playoff thru their contract and have fulfilled it when the season ends. Although some players have their pay spread out over 12 months instead of the shorter period most take. Also to azarkhan above, once george misses 41 games the insurance kicks in and pays the team 80% of his contract.

The pompousness of the writers here is astouding. How would you feel as a pacer season ticket holder who plopped down thousands to watch? Lot’s not act like USA Basketball has no financial motive either.

I also beleive the USA Basketaball doesnt grow the game as much as they say it does. Sure in 1992 it did, but I dont think it has much of an impaact anymore. Countries have their own players, and they also can watch the NBA over the internet, having much easier acces to NBA players than before.

After next season both LJ and Love will opt out and sign 2 year deals. Both deals will have opt outs after 1 year. After the second season both will opt out. And wait for the new tv money. If Love leaves it will be then. LJ isn’t going anywhere.